Cerebral Infarction as a Rare Complication of Wasp Sting

Wasps, bees, and hornets belong to the order of insects called “Hymenoptera.” Millions of cases of Hymenoptera stings happen every year around the world. Frequently, they are accompanied by local inflammatory reactions. Less commonly, victims develop severe systemic allergic reactions presenting with hypotension or anaphylactic shock, generalized edema, respiratory failure, or even multiple organ failures. Although rare, neurological complications including stroke have been reported (Table 1). In this paper, we present a case of ischemic stroke 30 min after a wasp sting, and a systematic review of the literature.